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BODY SHOPS

A car accident or breakdown is stressful, and sometimes it's hard to remember what to do next. Here are a few tips on how to manage the situation easier. Please STAY CLAM, and make sure that you and members of your family are in a safe place before any further actions.

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10 Steps: What to Do After a Car Accident

Stay calm and prioritize safety. If you are in immediate danger or someone is injured, call 911. Otherwise, follow this streamlined guide for AWIN.ca.

number one

Secure the Scene

Turn on hazard lights and use flares or triangles if available. If the other driver flees, quickly note their license plate number.

number 2

Check for Injuries

Confirm the well-being of all passengers. Do not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger (e.g., fire risk).

number 3

Move to Safety

If drivable, pull your car to the shoulder or curb. If not, stay inside or move far from the roadway. Avoid "chasing" tow trucks; only use reputable services you have authorized.

number four

Call Authorities

Contact local police. If they do not attend the scene, you must visit a Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) within 24 hours.

number 5

Record Incident Details

Note the date, time, exact location, weather conditions, and a brief description of how the collision occurred.

six

Collect Driver & Vehicle Info

Exchange names, phone numbers, and driver's license numbers. Note the make, model, colour, and plate of all vehicles involved.

seven

Exchange Insurance Data

Record the Insurance Company name and Policy Number for every driver involved.

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number 8

Gather Witness Contacts

Collect names and phone numbers of passengers and any bystanders who saw the event.

number 9

Document with Photos

Safely take photos/videos of vehicle damage, the surrounding intersection, and the final positions of all cars.

number 10

Report & Claim

Exchange names, phone numbers, and driver's license numbers. Note the make, model, colour, and plate of all vehicles involved.

number four

Call Authorities

Contact local police. If they do not attend the scene, you must visit a Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) within 24 hours.

number 5

Record Incident Details

Note the date, time, exact location, weather conditions, and a brief description of how the collision occurred.

six

Collect Driver & Vehicle Info

Exchange names, phone numbers, and driver's license numbers. Note the make, model, colour, and plate of all vehicles involved.

seven

Exchange Insurance Data

Record the Insurance Company name and Policy Number for every driver involved.

number 8

Gather Witness Contacts

Collect names and phone numbers of passengers and any bystanders who saw the event.

number 9

Document with Photos

Safely take photos/videos of vehicle damage, the surrounding intersection, and the final positions of all cars.

number 10

Report & Claim

Report accidents exceeding $2,000 in combined damage to a Collision Reporting Centre within 24 hours. Contact your insurer immediately to arrange repairs and rentals.

Our experienced and professional collision-repair techniciens perform the complex structural, mechanical, body, and refinish work required to meet industry repair-quality standards and to bring your vehicle up to factory specifications. Furthermore, our computerized paint-matching system combined an array of high quality paints delivers a perfect finish. 

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Insurance Coverage

If it is determined that you are not at fault for the accident or you have an insurance policy in
place, you may be compensated for:

  • Car rentals
  • Towing fees
  • Accident car repair and body shop work
  • Reimbursement for your vehicle if it's totalled
  • Accident car inspections
  • Storage fees at any compounds

For more details about your insurance policy, please speak with your insurance agent directly.

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